EMG 707 vs. 81-7?

yellowv · 08-08-2007, 01:02 AM

Just want to know the difference of the two pickups. I am getting a Schecter Loomis which comes with dual 707's. I know the 81/7 is basically the 7 string equivalant of the 81 and the 707 is the equavilant of the 85. Would swapping the bridge pickup to an 81/7 in the Loomis be worth it? Jeff gets some pretty kickass sounds out of the 707's as does Rusty Cooley. Although Rusty said he wants to try out the 81/7's. Opinions please. Thanks.

Scarve · 08-08-2007, 01:28 AM

The 707 isn't a 85-7. It's a mix between 85's bottom end and 81's high end. The result is damn nice, IMO.

If you already have a bassy guitar, maybe the 81-7 would be better. Otherwise, stick with it! Nevermore's This Godless Endeavor is 100% EMG 707 and it totally kills. The 81-7 is a lot more dry and compressed souding. The Loomis signature with Ash body probably sounds damn nice!

I own both of 'em. My 2 cents. No bullshit.
Turd Ferguson

Into a Frenzy · 08-08-2007, 01:33 AM

the 707 is alot more bassy and it highlights the bottom end a bit more.
the 81-7 has more treble to it and in my opinion alot more clear sounding. if your tone sounds too muddy then this pickup might be for you.

yellowv · 08-08-2007, 01:44 AM

Thanks guys. I guess the 707's are what I need then. With a maple fretboard and an ash body the extra bass of the 707's will probably be just what I need.

soldierkahn · 08-08-2007, 01:49 AM

^ even as an advocate of the 81 and now 81-7s, i agree with you. you have a very lightweight bodywood, which means its already got great high mids, and highs, so the 707 will help you even the playing field bringing some bass and lo-mids to the table.

auxioluck · 08-08-2007, 01:49 AM

+1 to 707's. Through the right amp, they sound just as good as the JPMM DiMarzio's. But shhhhh....don't tell the EB fanboys I said that!!

yellowv · 08-08-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxioluck

+1 to 707's. Through the right amp, they sound just as good as the JPMM DiMarzio's. But shhhhh....don't tell the EB fanboys I said that!!

Said what ?

Lankles · 08-08-2007, 02:07 AM

Argh, EVERYONE has a Loomis now, I was feeling so special, though apparently there's only 1 or 2 in Australia at the moment.

soldierkahn · 08-08-2007, 02:10 AM

i bet youd feel even MORE special if you CUSTOMIZED yours to make it DIFFERENT than the other.....hhhmmmm?????

:: taps chin with finger in thinking position ::

yellowv · 08-08-2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lankles

Argh, EVERYONE has a Loomis now, I was feeling so special, though apparently there's only 1 or 2 in Australia at the moment.

If it makes you feel better I don't have it yet. UPS does.

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yellowv Loomis Brotherhood Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 1,097 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: Schecter Loomis Sig. Rig: Line 6 Spider 120 Thanked: 30	EMG 707 vs. 81-7? Just want to know the difference of the two pickups. I am getting a Schecter Loomis which comes with dual 707's. I know the 81/7 is basically the 7 string equivalant of the 81 and the 707 is the equavilant of the 85. Would swapping the bridge pickup to an 81/7 in the Loomis be worth it? Jeff gets some pretty kickass sounds out of the 707's as does Rusty Cooley. Although Rusty said he wants to try out the 81/7's. Opinions please. Thanks.

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08-08-2007, 01:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scarve ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Repentigny Posts: 122 Thanked: 0	The 707 isn't a 85-7. It's a mix between 85's bottom end and 81's high end. The result is damn nice, IMO. If you already have a bassy guitar, maybe the 81-7 would be better. Otherwise, stick with it! Nevermore's This Godless Endeavor is 100% EMG 707 and it totally kills. The 81-7 is a lot more dry and compressed souding. The Loomis signature with Ash body probably sounds damn nice! I own both of 'em. My 2 cents. No bullshit. Turd Ferguson

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Into a Frenzy Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2 Thanked: 0	the 707 is alot more bassy and it highlights the bottom end a bit more. the 81-7 has more treble to it and in my opinion alot more clear sounding. if your tone sounds too muddy then this pickup might be for you.

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yellowv Loomis Brotherhood Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 1,097 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: Schecter Loomis Sig. Rig: Line 6 Spider 120 Thanked: 30	Thanks guys. I guess the 707's are what I need then. With a maple fretboard and an ash body the extra bass of the 707's will probably be just what I need.

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auxioluck ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 750 Real Name: Rob Main Seven: UV777VBK Rig: Remodeling Thanked: 13	+1 to 707's. Through the right amp, they sound just as good as the JPMM DiMarzio's. But shhhhh....don't tell the EB fanboys I said that!!

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soldierkahn XL Club VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,234 Real Name: Kahn Main Seven: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Main ERG: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Rig: L6 Spider 3/ISP Dec Thanked: 17 $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	i bet youd feel even MORE special if you CUSTOMIZED yours to make it DIFFERENT than the other.....hhhmmmm????? :: taps chin with finger in thinking position ::


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